Visual Development Artist

NBCUniversal

. Create artwork for the early story and visual development process and the production process once the picture's look is defined .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,752 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating artwork for visual development and production processes, with a strong understanding of design principles and color theory. Proficient in collaborating with a team of artists while managing timelines effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Artwork CreationDesign PrinciplesColor TheoryProficiency In PhotoshopCollaboration

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Hard Skills

Artwork GenerationCharacter DesignEnvironment DesignBackground DesignCostume DesignProp DesignTime Management

Soft Skills

Independent ThinkingTeam CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

PhotoshopMayaZBrush

Industry Keywords

Visual DevelopmentProduction ProcessStoryboardingMatte PaintingLayout Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create artwork for the early story and visual development process and the production process once the picture's look is defined
Generate artwork related to characters, environments, backgrounds, costume and prop design under the guidance of a Production Designer and Art Director
Support Story, Modeling, Surfacing, Matte Painting and Layout departments with design specifics for locations and cameras
Ensure all timelines are met
Communicate work progress to production staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to think and design from concept to finish independently
Strong understanding of design principles and color theory
Collaboration within a team of artists
Solid time-management skills
Proficiency in Photoshop
Knowledge of Maya and/or ZBrush is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans